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Tuesday 27thJust checked what the final route was from my GPS.
My round trip from Poole was 124.87 miles.
Steve
Drive complete but still feel free to donate.
Monday 26thHello,
Drive complete but still feel free to donate.
The drive was superb with 100's of super cool cars present. My AC Cobra got a lot of attention as well as my Jacket (Strangely).
Made some good friends talked about cars all day and laughed a lot. All in the aid of a good charity, that's not bad at all.
Again, thank you for all of you who have domated, really appreciated.
Steve
The drive is tomorrow!!!
Sunday 25thThe drive is tomorrow, Sunday 25th!!! I'm back from Austin Texas ready to do the charity drive for Men's Health.
I've put the plates on and some Distinguished Gentlemans Drive stcikcers too. Just need petrol and I'm ready to go.
Please donate a little if you can, much appreciated. Thank you and all who have already donated.
Steve
Ready to return to the UK from Austin
Saturday 24thReady to return to the UK from Austin. Flight is a bit later today and now starting to think about the charity drive. Really looking forward to it. Car has been cleaned whilst I was away so just need to fuel up and go on Sunday AM.
Arrived in Austin
Tuesday 20thOK, it's a Toyota Camry for this part of the trip, courtesy of Uber!
Steve
Flying to Austin today.
Monday 19thFlying to Austin today. Flight only delayed by 20 mins due to Queen's funeral.
Metal Signs Made
Monday 19thMade some metal number plate signs with Ozzie's (12 year old son) sublimation printing equipment.
They came out really well. I cut out the curved number plate signs with an ordinary pair of scissors, well impressed.
Steve
Sunday tinkering again.
Sunday 18thHi,
Just some last minute checks going on today before I travel to Austin Texas.
Usual things like Oil, Water and Tyre Preassures etc.
Ensured all the right tools are onboard too. Not that I expect to break down at all, this Cobra is super reliable. In case someone else needs my help then I know I can. There are some 49 cars doing this drive with me.
Steve
More photos of the COBRA
Saturday 17thHi,
If you've already donated to this charitable cause, thank you very much.
For more photos of the Cobra take a look at them here -
Steve
The Official Dorset/Somerset Drive Details
Wednesday 14thDrive Details
The official route is shown below starting at 9AM on the Sunday. My actual route differs slightly as follows -
FIRST LEG
Monday 19th September 2022
- Poole to London Heathrow Airport (100 Miles)
- Fly to Austin Texas (4,901 Miles)
Saturday 24th September 2022
- Arrive at London Heathrow back from Austin Texas. (4,901 Miles)
- Drive London to Poole (100 Miles)
A few hours kip before a jet lagged start to Sunday moring and the main event.
1st Leg of trip - 10,002 miles.
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SECOND LEG
Poole to Haynes - 43 Miles
Start Time Sunday 25th September 2022 (Jet lagged)
9:00 AM Haynes Motor Museum
Departure Time
10:00 AM Haynes Motor Museum
Finish Location
Somerset festival of speed
Drive Distance
46 miles
Somerset Festival of Speed to Poole 43 Miles
A bit of Sunday Spannering...
Tuesday 30thA bit of Sunday Spannering... Just checking. :-)
Just in case it rains on the day!
Wednesday 24thTesting my hood in case it rains when we do the drive.
You just never know. 